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Left
to right are the candidates for office who will be participating
in the October 20 League of Women Voters of
Darke County’s Candidates’
Night. They are: State Representative 80th District,
Stephen A.
Huffman (R ) and
Jonathan Michalski (D ) and also State Senate 5th
District Bill Beagle (R) and Dee Gillis (D ) .
They will be at the
TriVillage H.S. that evening beginning at 7:30 PM.
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Democrat and
Republican state candidates to appear
The League of Women Voters of Darke County is sponsoring a Candidates
Forum on Monday, October 20 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM. Located this
time at the Tri Village H.S. Cafetorium, , the non-partisan forum will
focus on two races: State Senate 5th District and House of
Representatives 84th District. Both Democratic and
Republican candidates for those positions have confirmed
attendance. They are (* denotes incumbent):
State Senate 5th District - Bill Beagle *(R ) and Dee Gillis (D )
State Representative – 80th District – Stephen A. Huffman (R ) and
Jonathan Michalski (D )
The forum will begin at 7:30 PM through the north entrance to the high
school. The candidates will give two minute introductory
speeches. Following that, they will answer questions. Te
public is encouraged to attend and submit written questions.
Questions are then screened by a panel of League members, equally
represented by the Democratic and Republican parties. Unlike
previous Candidates’ nights, this will not be videotaped for later
broadcast.
In Darke County, the 80th House District and 5th Senate District
encompass these townships: Adams, Franklin, Monroe, Van
Buren, Twin, Neave, Butler, Palestine, Liberty and Harrison as
well as Bradford.
Any non-contested Darke County candidates present may give a brief
introduction only.
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization with the
major purpose being to inform voters about the candidates and
issues. Funding for voter service activities comes from the
League House Tour. Further information about the Candidates Night
may be obtained by calling Holly Finnarn 937.417.4483 or Eileen
Litchfield, 937.623.1234, Voter Service Co-Chairs.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4.
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